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Missy Elliott

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Hip-hop artist known for innovative music videos, production, and groundbreaking impact as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.

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Lauryn Hill

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Rose to fame with the Fugees; her solo album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' won five Grammy awards and is still influential in hip-hop and neo-soul.

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Clara Schumann

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A German musician and composer, one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era, she had a 61-year concert career from child prodigy to esteemed elder.

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Joni Mitchell

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Folk music icon with significant influence on songwriting and composition, known for her emotional depth and innovative guitar tunings.

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Adele

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British singer-songwriter, known for her deep and emotional vocal performances; one of the best-selling music artists with multiple awards for albums like '21'.

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Sade

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Lead singer of the English band Sade, known for their unique blend of soul, jazz, and R&B; 'Smooth Operator' is one of their hit singles.

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Carole King

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Influential singer-songwriter, her album 'Tapestry' was one of the best-selling albums of all time; prolific songwriter for other artists.

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Beyoncé

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Critical and commercial success as a solo artist and with Destiny's Child, groundbreaking visual albums like 'Lemonade', influential in music, fashion, and politics.

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Billie Holiday

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Influential jazz vocalist known for her distinctive voice and emotive style, songs like 'Strange Fruit' tackled complex social issues.

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Dolly Parton

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Significant contribution to country music with hits like 'Jolene'; known for her humanitarian efforts; inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Madonna

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Pioneered the modern pop-star playbook, known for her continuous reinvention & versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation.

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Patti Smith

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Godmother of punk, her album 'Horses' merged rock and poetry, influenced the New York City punk rock movement.

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Amy Winehouse

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Known for her deep vocals and eclectic mix of musical genres including soul, jazz, and R&B; won five Grammy Awards for 'Back to Black'.

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Tina Turner

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Called the 'Queen of Rock and Roll', known for energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and career longevity.

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Whitney Houston

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Awarded with the most total awards for a female artist including Grammy Awards, known for her powerful vocals & hit songs like 'I Will Always Love You'.

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Ella Fitzgerald

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Renowned American jazz singer, known for her pure tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, and a horn-like improvisational ability.

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Yoko Ono

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Multimedia artist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music, and peace activism; influenced the art world and John Lennon's solo career.

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Annie Lennox

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Known for her work with Eurythmics and a solo career, her distinctive voice and androgynous style influenced pop music and fashion.

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Aretha Franklin

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The first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, known for her soulful voice and hits like 'Respect'; she earned the title 'Queen of Soul'.

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Kathleen Hanna

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Pioneer of the riot grrrl movement with her band Bikini Kill, her work has had a lasting influence on feminism and punk music.

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Janis Joplin

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Pioneered a new era for female rock stars, known for her powerful & raw vocal style; posthumous inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Celia Cruz

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Known as the 'Queen of Salsa', she was one of the most popular salsa artists with 23 gold albums & a symbol of the Cuban-American community.

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Selena

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Known as the 'Queen of Tejano music', she brought Tejano music to mainstream America; tragic early death turned her into a cultural legend.

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Björk

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Icelandic singer-songwriter, known for her unique voice & avant-garde musical style, she has pushed the boundaries of electronic and pop music.

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Fanny Mendelssohn

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A prolific German pianist and composer, she composed over 460 pieces of music; her works were originally published under her brother's name, Felix Mendelssohn.

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